Question

. If 0 = 17 +5( x - 7), value of x=______.​

Answer 1

Answer:

5x - 17 = -x + 7

Add 17 to both sides

5x - 17 + 17 = -x + 7 + 17

5x = -x + 24

Add x to both sides

5x + x = -x + 24 + x

6x = 24

Divide 6 on both sides

x = 4

 

x equals 4

 

Hope this helps ;P

Answer 2

Given:

• 0=17+5(x+7)

Find

• x=?

Solution:

• 17+5(x+7)=0
• 22(x+7)=0
• 22x+154=0
• x=-154/-22
• x=7